Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI
TV: FOX
Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-10.5)
Total/Over-Under: 34.5
Michigan Stadium is the venue where the Michigan Wolverines (3-1) will face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-2) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Minnesota is considered 10.5-point underdogs. The total betting line is set at 34.5.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers enter this game with a 2-2 record for the season. In their most recent matchup, the Golden Gophers suffered a 31-14 defeat against the Iowa Hawkeyes. They allowed 272 rushing yards on 45 attempts, at an average of 6.0 yards per rush. Minnesota also gave up 62 passing yards, allowing 11 completions on 19 tries. Offensively, the Golden Gophers gained 288 yards on 58 plays, with 79 rushing yards on 21 attempts, averaging 3.8 yards per carry.
Minnesota has amassed a total of 1,340 yards this season and has scored 6 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 4 times and have accumulated 76 first downs while being penalized 20 times for 142 yards. The Golden Gophers are averaging 117.3 rushing yards per game and have a scoring average of 26.5 points per game.
On the defensive side, the Golden Gophers are allowing 398 passing yards, ranking 8th in the nation, and have given up an average of 3.8 yards per rushing attempt. They have allowed a total of 123.8 rushing yards per game and have conceded 12.5 points per game. In total, they have given up 495 rushing yards in 4 games.
The Wolverines hold a 3-1 record this season and are coming off a 27-24 victory against the USC Trojans. Michigan rushed for 6.3 yards per carry and gained 290 yards on the ground in the game. They amassed a total of 322 yards on 58 plays. Defensively, they allowed a completion rate of 53.8% and gave up 96 rushing yards on 21 attempts.
Michigan is scoring an average of 24.3 points per game and has a total offense of 327.5 yards per game. They have committed 19 penalties for 194 yards and have turned the ball over 6 times. The Wolverines have accumulated 491 passing yards and 819 rushing yards this season.
Defensively, Michigan has allowed 306 rushing yards and 246.5 passing yards per game. They have recorded 1 fumble recovery and 4 interceptions. The Wolverines are giving up 20.8 points per game.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s matchup between the Golden Gophers and Wolverines?
Free Pick: Take the Wolverines -10.5
